Introduction

Each simple machine has a mechanical advantage that can be calculated. This activity will give you practice.

Activity

The slideshow below gives you an introduction to mechanical advantage, ending with an example of the graded assignment.

This Quia activity asks you to evaluate tools to compare their mechanical advantages.

Assessment

1 Quality Point

Comic Life document is attempted with some images and explanations.

2 Quality Points

Comic Life Document is attempted with all images and most explanations.

3 Quality Points

Comic Life Document is fully successful for all six images and explanations.

4 Quality Points

Comic Life Document is supplemented with photos of one of the simple machines provided in class, and an explanation of how to calculate its mechanical advantage.

5 Quality Points

Comic Life Document is supplemented with photos of a simple machine found outside of class, and an explanation of how to calculate its mechanical advantage.